

ABSTRACT

A refresh generator system (5) for a dynamic memory (3) in a data processing system, including a processor (1) which is responsive to a hold request signal (HRQ) to relinquish control of the local bus and generate a hold acknowledge signal (HLDA), comprises logic means (14,11.10,13) to generate a hold request signal in response to an output from a refresh timer circuit (6). A logic circuit (16) is responsive to a hold request, a corresponding hold acknowledge, and the timer signal to generate a refresh control signal (REFR). This signal generates a refresh signal for the memory control circuits, increments a counter circuit (19) and initiates operation of a sequencer circuit (22). The sequencer then gates the output of the counter circuit to provide a memory row address and thereafter provides a memory read output (-MEMR) to refresh the memory row defined by the address and lastly resets the circuit to terminate the hold request signal.



